Levy
Highline Levy | Fall 2025
The November 2025 levy renews local funding for educational programs, services and staff — filling the gap between what the state provides and what is needed to fund basic educational programs, services and staff.
What does the levy pay for?
Levy dollars pay for needs not fully funded by the state, such as:
Support for all learners
The levy funds staff and resources that ensures students, regardless of abilities and needs, are fully included and welcome in the classroom.
Student well-being
The levy pays for counselors, mental health staff, and social workers who provide support for students’ mental and emotional health.
Staffing and Compensation
The levy helps fund competitive wages for teachers, paraeducators and support staff.
college and career readiness
The levy funds staff and programs that support students in finding success after high school, including career fairs, job shadowing, apprenticeships and college planning.
Operational costs
The levy helps cover basic operating costs such as materials, supplies, utilities, insurance and facility maintenance.
technology and cybersecurity
The levy pays for the support and training our teachers and instructional assistants need to provide students with high-quality instruction.
Cost Information
This is not a new tax. It renews an expiring local levy. This proposal renews the existing levy that is set to expire at the end of 2026. It continues our community’s investment in our students and schools—without introducing a new tax.
Tax rates are expected to remain stable — with an adjustment each year to keep up with inflation. The proposed rate starts at $2.07 per $1,000 of assessed property value in 2027 and rises slightly each year, reaching $2.11 in 2030. This adjustment helps maintain current service levels in the face of rising costs.